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A pool area with a view of the mountains, surrounded by large potted plants and cushioned seating.

A spacious living room with a large window, wooden flooring, and modern furniture.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and wicker chairs, large windows with a view of mountains, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a lush green landscape.

1. The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

Jesús

Andrea

£308

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with pillows, a sofa, and a wooden table.

A rectangular swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lush tropical plants and a wooden deck.

A room with a bed, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and large windows.

A covered outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, a hammock, and a view of lush greenery.

2. Eden Atenas

Mercedes

Ken

£63

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A courtyard with stone flooring, palm trees, and a building with a balcony.

An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and a view of the outdoor patio.

A pool area with a pergola, surrounded by tropical plants and a building with yellow walls.

A stone pathway leading to a wooden door with a glass panel, surrounded by lush green foliage and illuminated by wall-mounted lights.

3. Hotel Boutique Iguana Verde

Orotina

Estrella

£103

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

4. Hotel Barons Resort

Jesus

Linda

£59

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A kitchen with a wooden bar, stools, a refrigerator with magnets, and hanging plants.

A house with a stone exterior and a wooden front porch.

A spacious indoor area with wooden furniture, including chairs and a table, and a stone wall in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a view through the window.

5. Casa Amanecer Bed & Breakfast

San Juan

vishal

£85

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the surrounding greenery.

A house with a covered porch, a small staircase, and a sign indicating 'Villa 9'.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A pathway surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

6. Hotel Colinas del Sol

Atenas

Alexander

£99

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A pool area with a hammock, lounge chairs, and a tree.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a ceiling fan, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with toiletries, a TV on the wall, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

A hallway with a door leading to a balcony with a view of greenery and a tiled floor.

7. Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique

Guacima

Shantha

£56

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A patio area with outdoor seating and a small building with a sloped roof.

A table with two chairs, a drink, candles, and string lights.

A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There are large windows with wooden frames and artwork on the walls.

A small house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.

8. Villa San Ignacio

Tambor

Jose

£64

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A modern building with a covered outdoor area and a garden with hydrangea plants.

A reception area with a wooden bench, a wall of stacked logs, a wooden door, and a stone wall with a sink and mirror.

A modern building with large windows, surrounded by lush greenery and white hydrangea flowers.

A wooden balcony overlooking a forested valley with a sunset view.

9. Chayote Lodge

Cirrí Sur

Matthias

£166

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a stone fireplace, and a hanging light fixture.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging lights, and a view of the bar area.

A rustic stone bathroom with a bathtub, wooden beams, and a stone wall.

A wooden cabin with a bed, a fireplace, a TV, and a balcony with wicker furniture.

10. Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña

Sabana Redonda

trent

£66

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A pool surrounded by lush greenery, a wooden structure, and a staircase leading up to a rock formation.

A wooden deck with tables and chairs overlooking a lush green landscape.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and a sign with a phone number.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

11. Hotel Cerro Lodge

Lagunillas

Marcus

£52

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A modern indoor space with a large dining area, wooden furniture, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative pebbled walkway.

A modern lobby with a wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, a green wall with hanging plants, and large windows.

A spacious living area with a large window, a modern sofa set, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

12. Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

San José

Yehuda

£79

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A covered outdoor seating area with bamboo furniture, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a lush garden.

A pathway flanked by dense foliage and illuminated by green lights, leading to a building with a visible entrance.

13. Trapp Family Country Inn

San Antonio

Nancy

£70

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of water, and a cup.

A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A bedroom with a bed, a woven chair, a macrame wall hanging, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and hanging plants.

14. Hotel Mango

Cacique

Jorge Isai

£82

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A stone archway leading to a building, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved walkway.

A room with large windows offering a view of a forest. There is a wicker chair and a small table with a candle.

A dining table set with plates of food, glasses of water and tea, and cutlery.

A building with a colorful mural of a parrot on the facade, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

15. La Terraza Guest House B&B

San Roque

Amy

£68

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A spacious outdoor area with a hot tub, a swimming pool, and a wooden deck.

A spa area with a hot tub and a pool, surrounded by wooden walls and potted plants.

A spacious bedroom with wooden flooring, a large window offering a view of greenery, a wooden wardrobe, and a bedside table with a plant.

A spacious indoor area with a wooden floor, a central water feature, and a seating area with a view of a building in the background.

16. Hotel Ribera La Paz

Piedades Norte

Camyle

£128

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A covered outdoor area with wooden benches and a hammock, surrounded by potted plants and a tiled floor.

A covered outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a bookshelf.

A swimming pool with a stone bench, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Villa Margarita

La Garita

Raul J Falcon

£68

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A room with a wooden floor, a white robe hanging on a rack, a metal shelf, and a glass door leading to an outdoor deck with chairs and a view of greenery.

A tranquil garden with a pond, wooden structures, and lush greenery.

18. Blue Morpho Lodge

Bajos del Toro

audrey

£136

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A pool area with two swimming pools, a covered seating area, and a building with a red roof.

A spacious living area with a high wooden ceiling, a sofa, yellow chairs, a coffee table, and a desk with a plant.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of greenery.

A hotel entrance with a brick facade, a wooden overhang, and a welcoming sign.

19. El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

San Rafael

Jingbo

£62

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A building with multiple rooms, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and palm trees.

A garden pathway with lush greenery and palm trees.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall with a water feature in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

20. Hotel B&B Garden Grecia

San Jose

Nelson

£50

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

10/10 Excellent

"An excellent option for a reasonably priced hotel near the airport and with free shuttle service. We were thrilled to discover that breakfast service starts at 5:30 am - a real Bonus when you have an early international flight! The dinner we had at the restaurant was very good, but the buffet breakfast was just okay."

Studio Hotel Boutique

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente servicio muy acogedor"

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Staff"

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property, gardens, view, balconies. Comfortable, clean rooms."

Xandari Resort And Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place with friendly (very friendly!) and helpful staff. On site restaurant with beautiful view and great (really great!) food. Don’t forget to use their Sunset Pool near, well, sunset."

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Simply amazing. The staff were so kind and the place was just so peaceful. Loved it!"

Canal Grande Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This place was super Nice super clean really recommend it! Staff and Silvia are the best! Breakfast was delicious!!"

More cheap stays in San Rafael

Hotel Pacandé

200 mts Norte 50 mts Oestet Alajuela Alajuela

£16

8 Sept - 9 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (262 reviews)

Toucan Hostel

Barrio cacique Rio Segundo Provincia de Alajuela

£24

6 Sept - 7 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Avenida 3, Calles 2 y Central Alajuela

£27

2 Sept - 3 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

C. La Haya Alajuela Provincia de Alajuela

£28

4 Sept - 5 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Velaz Guesthouse

Avenida 5, Juan Santamria Alajuela Alajuela

£33

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela

£54

29 Aug - 30 Aug

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (750 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in San Rafael?

The best area to stay in San Rafael, Alajuela Province, is around the town centre, particularly near the main park and its surrounding streets.This area provides the most convenient access to local amenities and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. The main park, Parque de San Rafael, is a central point, often bustling with local life, and the streets immediately surrounding it offer a selection of local eateries and shops. It's a key spot for experiencing the day-to-day rhythm of the town.For travellers looking for a tranquil base with easy access to nature, the areas slightly outside the immediate town centre, particularly those offering views of the Central Valley or the Poás Volcano, are ideal. Many properties here are set within lush gardens, providing a sense of seclusion while still being a short drive from San Rafael's conveniences. This is particularly appealing for couples seeking a peaceful retreat.Families will find the town centre appealing due to the proximity of local services and the park for children to enjoy.

When is the best time to go to San Rafael?

The best time to visit San Rafael, Costa Rica, is during the dry season, which runs from December to April.This period offers consistently sunny weather with minimal rainfall, making it ideal for exploring the natural beauty and outdoor activities that the Alajuela Province is known for. You'll find it easier to enjoy excursions to coffee plantations, volcano hikes, and waterfall visits without the interruption of daily downpours.Travellers looking for a relaxed and predictable holiday will appreciate the dry season. The clear skies and comfortable temperatures are superb for enjoying the region's luxurious accommodations, many of which feature outdoor pools and dining areas. It's an excellent time for couples seeking a tranquil escape with plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure.While the dry season is popular, the shoulder months of May and November can also be a good option. You might encounter occasional rain showers, but these are often brief, and the landscape is lush and green.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in San Rafael.

How much is the nightly rate at a San Rafael hotel?

Prices for hotels in San Rafael often vary, but you can find a great deal from £16 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for San Rafael hotels

1. The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

2. Eden Atenas

3. Hotel Boutique Iguana Verde

4. Hotel Barons Resort

5. Casa Amanecer Bed & Breakfast

6. Hotel Colinas del Sol

7. Guácima Escondida Hotel Boutique

8. Villa San Ignacio

9. Chayote Lodge

10. Hotel & Spa El Escondite de la Montaña

11. Hotel Cerro Lodge

12. Residence Inn By Marriott San Jose Alajuela El Coyol

13. Trapp Family Country Inn

14. Hotel Mango

15. La Terraza Guest House B&B

16. Hotel Ribera La Paz

17. Villa Margarita

18. Blue Morpho Lodge

19. El Rodeo Estancia Boutique Hotel & Steakhouse

20. Hotel B&B Garden Grecia

Top San Rafael Hotel Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Studio Hotel Boutique

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Xandari Resort And Spa

The Retreat Costa Rica - Wellness Resort & Spa

Canal Grande Lodge

More cheap stays in San Rafael

Hotel Pacandé

Toucan Hostel

Alajuela City Hotel & Guest House

Gardens House, Airport Juan Santamaría, Alajuela, San Jose

Velaz Guesthouse

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

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